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Applications for the LWC Class of 2020 will be accepted beginning February 4, 2019 until March 29, 2019.

Leadership Washington County (LWC) seeks current and potential community and business leaders for participation in the program. Nominations are sought from all segments of the community and individuals are encouraged to nominate themselves. A Selection Committee representative of the Washington County community chooses participants from written applications. The program accepts a limited number of participants and not all applicants are accepted. If not accepted, applicants are urged to reapply the following year. Deposits can be held for up to one year.

The LWC program begins with a mandatory two-night retreat and continues with a series of monthly day long sessions, concluding in June. The curriculum features prominent speakers who address specific issues concerning Washington County, with topics that include the history of the county and its people, business and economic development, local and state government, politics and the decision making process, health and human services, education, and arts and culture.

To accomplish the objectives of the program, the full participation of each individual is required. Participants must be able to comply with the retreat and monthly attendance requirements free from personal and business responsibilities. Attendance at the opening retreat in September is mandatory and participants may only miss one full day or two half days. Participants unable to meet the attendance requirements are asked not to apply.

Program Dates for the LWC Class of 2019-2020: Opening Retreat - Sept 20-22 (mandatory); Human Services - October 11; Education - November 8; Local Government - December 13; Hot Topic - January 10; State Government Day - Jan or Feb TBD; Business & Economic Development - March 13; Quality of Life - April 10; Cultural Heritage - May 8; Boardsmanship/Governance - June 12; GRADUATION DINNER & CEREMONY - June 12.

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Leadership Washington County is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit with the objective of developing and advancing community leadership. By offering participants from diverse backgrounds a unique opportunity to explore the challenges and issues facing the Washington County community, we are helping to build leadership within our community and shaping the future.